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Liked how the platinum blonde waitress came into view right on cue.
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Those were great!
I don’t generally care for country music, but I do, for some reason, really enjoy country and bluegrass covers of songs from other genres.
Some faves:
Editing for one more great one that came to mind:
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They also do a delightful version of Gangnam Style.
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Not quite the same, but I found a heavy metal bluegrass band that I like.
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I’m not a huge fan, though some classic country songs I really like.
The Oh Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack is a great introduction to some bluegrass.
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What fun! I kept wishing the camera would show the banjo player when he was doing the most interesting parts.
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The “horse riding” dance move popularized by that song does feel thematically on point with a country music cover.
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And he’s singing the actual lyrics, not a translation. That’s dedication!
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He changed the chorus to “Whupped 'em Gangnam style”, which would be
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headlining festivals and PAC’s all over the country
PACs? Political Action Committees? Or does it have another meaning here?
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That’s interesting to compare with the swing version by Paul Anka.
